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February 16, 2004 DRAFT Page 371 Adopted this the 16=n day of February, 2004. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Frankie F Bonds, Clerk to the Board Don Cummings, Human Resources Director, reported the annual review of the employee health insurance for renewal on July 1, 2004, had been completed. In addition to receiving quotes from a private insurer, the cost of establishing a self-funded program was considered. It was found that the self-funded program would be considerably less expensive than continuing the existing "fully-funded" program (a 12 percent increase in cost verses a 23 percent increase). Mr. Cummings and Mark E. Browder of Mark III Brokerage, Inc., responded to questions by the Board. They explained the benefits of a self-funded program, including more flexibility with regard to plan design. The plan benefits with Cigna will remain the same along with the cost to employees for dependent coverage. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Suggs, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board authorized staff to proceed with a self-funded health insurance plan with Cigna servxng as the third-party adminxstrator, for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, and authorized the County Manager to execute the associated agreements, subject to review and modification by the County Attorney (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-l) Adult Care Home Community Advisor}, C~4tte& The initial term of appointment for Sheryl Findlan ends February 29, 2004. Katie Foster's term ended December 31 and she did not seek reappointment, having served nine years. Also, Opal Burris resigned from the committee in December. UPON MOTION of Commisszoner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board reappoznted Sheryl F~ndlan to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for a term of three years ending February 28, 2007. Further, the Board acknowledged the expiration of Katie Foster's term and the resignation of Opal Burris. (H-2) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council The "Non-Profit" position on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is currently vacant. The Council has recommended the appointment of Glands Perker Smith to fill this position. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Glenda Parker Smith to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2005. (H-3) Centralina Regional Comprehensive Econo--ia Develo~--,,t Strate~, (tEDS) Committee · The Centralina Council of Governments is establishing a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (tEDS) for the Centralina region. Cabarrus County has been requested to join in this effort by deslgnating a staff person to participate in the process and by naming two (2) nominees to the CEDS Committee. Commissioner Carpenter and Chairman Freeman currently serve as the County's representatives on the NC 8~h District CEDS Committee. ~IPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Commissioner Carpenter and Chairman Freeman to represent Cabarrus County on the Centralina CEDS Regional Committee. Jonathan Marshall will serve as the staff participant. (I) REPORTS (I-1) Vacant Position Report The Board received the Vacant Position Report submitted by Don Cummings, Human Resources Director. (Effective 2/4/04) as